Pamabrom 4706624 150112535 2007-08-09T03:40:10Z 71.172.27.231 {{drugbox | IUPAC_name = 1:1 mixture of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol and 8-bromotheophyllinate | image = Pamabrom.png | CAS_number = 606-04-2 | ATC_prefix = | ATC_suffix = | PubChem = 11806 | DrugBank = | chemical_formula = 8 Bromotheophylline: C<sub>7</sub>H<sub>7</sub>BrN<sub>4</sub>O<sub>2</sub><br>2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol: C<sub>4</sub>H<sub>11</sub>NO | molecular_weight = 348.20 | bioavailability = | protein_bound = | metabolism = | elimination_half-life = | excretion = | pregnancy_AU = <!-- A / B1 / B2 / B3 / C / D / X --> | pregnancy_US = <!-- A / B / C / D / X --> | pregnancy_category= | legal_AU = <!-- Unscheduled / S2 / S3 / S4 / S5 / S6 / S7 / S8 / S9 --> | legal_CA = <!-- / Schedule I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII --> | legal_UK = <!-- GSL / P / POM / CD / Class A, B, C --> | legal_US = OTC | legal_status = | routes_of_administration = }} '''Pamabrom''' is a [[diuretic]] product included in retail [[drug]]s available in over-the-counter medications.[http://www.sciencelab.com/page/S/PVAR/10423/SLP2113] The active diuretic ingredient is [[8-bromotheophylline]]. It is also available in combination with acetaminophen ([[paracetamol]]) for menstrual relief. The acetaminophen helps reduce [[menstruation|menstrual]] pains and the pamabrom reduces associated bloating. It's available in a number of products from various larger brands under different names, such as '''Midol Maximum Strength Teen Formula''', '''Women's Tylenol Menstrual Relief''' and '''Pamprin Maximum Strength Menstrual Pain Relief Multi-Symptom'''. The dosages are essentially the same for each brand, including generic drug store varieties. The acetaminophen/pamabrom combination is also marketed as a pain reliever for pain associated with back ache, headache, and muscle ache and can be used as a mild muscle relaxant. == External links == * [http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/1e4e6a.htm New Tylenol (Acetaminophen/Pamabrom), For Menstrual Pain And Bloating, Available In US] * [http://www.webmd.com/content/article/64/72384.htm Are 'For-Women' Products for Real?] [[Category:Diuretics]] [[Category:Xanthines]] {{Pharma-stub}}